I would like bring to your attention some bridge competitions coming up in the next few months.

Jan. 28th Saturday: Regional Teams - This is team of four competition. If you and your partner would like to play in it, we would try and get a pair at the same level to form a team with you. I hope all of you who played in the League will make an effort and play. Any 4 members of the Region can form a team and enter. It does not have to be the same team as played in the League or even 4 members from the same club.

Feb.11/12th This is a 2 day Teams competition run by the CBAI. It will be held in Mt. Wolsley, Tullow. Not advisable for B and Novice players.

Feb 18/19th Intermediate and Novice Congress. Again this is run by the CBAi and will be held in the Nuremore Hotel, Carrickmacross. I would encourage all A, B and Novice players to enter. You will only play players of your own grade.

Feb 25/26th Burke and O'Connor Trophies: These are 2 intercounty team competitions run by the IBU. The O'Connor Trophy is confined to Intermediate players only. They will be held in City West.

Mar.4th Presidents Cup. This is a pairs competition run by the Mid Leinster Region. It is open to all grades. Further details later.

Mar. 11th League Cup and Shield. This is a Teams event run by the Mid Leinster Region. It is open to all those teams who are playing in the League. Further details later.

These competitions should keep you going for the moment.

Novice & Inter B Day

Date: Saturday 17th December 2016

Time: 11am to 4pm

Venue: Westmanstown

Cost: €10.00

This is a competition and learning day for Novices and B players in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Senior players will be present to help with bidding and play. Hand records will be given out after play and there will be time for analysis and questions. Enter with a partner if possible, if not, we will try and find you one. It will be run by a qualified tournament director. There will be prizes for each grade.

Contact:-

mlrsect@gmail.com

Ann Burns: 087-677 9406

Barbara Burke: 087-262 7218

Blanaid Morris: 086-838 1825

Luke Fitzgerald Perpetual Cup

In memory of Luke Fitzgerald who was one of the founder members of the club, we will be commissioning a Perpetual Cup. This year it will be held on May 18th and we hope that Luke's daughter Linda will present the cup.